Southern Red Cedar Fuzzy Wuzzy

Southern Red Cedar Fuzzy Wuzzy is a striking evergreen valued for its refined upright growth and soft-textured foliage. Reaching 20 to 30 feet tall and 10 to 15 feet wide, it forms a naturally elegant silhouette that works beautifully as a specimen tree or in group plantings. Its dense branching provides visual interest year-round, while the aromatic foliage adds subtle sensory appeal. This cedar adapts seamlessly to a variety of landscape uses. Its vertical, structured form makes it excellent for privacy screening, while its medium size allows it to serve as a focal point or complement surrounding plantings. 

• Evergreen tree 
• Grows 20–30 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide
• Soft, aromatic foliage adds texture and interest
• Provides year-round structure and color
• Excellent for screening, accents, or specimen planting

Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 7 through 9, Fuzzy Wuzzy delivers lasting beauty and versatility in landscapes.

With proper establishment, Southern Red Cedar Fuzzy Wuzzy becomes a resilient, low-maintenance evergreen that thrives with just the following:

• Watering: Water deeply and consistently during the first 1-2 years to encourage a deep, drought-tolerant root system. Once established, ‘Fuzzy Wuzzy’ becomes highly drought-resistant and typically needs supplemental water only during extended dry spells.
• Pruning: Pruning needs are minimal thanks to its naturally soft, upright habit. If refinement is desired, prune lightly in late winter to remove broken, crossing, or uneven branches, maintaining its relaxed, feathery silhouette.
• Fertilizing: This cultivar thrives in lean or sandy soils and often requires no fertilizer once mature. If growth slows or foliage loses its rich tone, a light application of slow-release, balanced fertilizer in early spring is sufficient to restore vigor while avoiding excessively lush, floppy growth.
• Mulching: Apply a 2-3 inch mulch layer around the base to conserve moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weed competition. Keep mulch a few inches back from the trunk to avoid excess moisture against the bark and refresh annually.
• Winter Care: ‘Fuzzy Wuzzy’ is reliably cold-hardy and needs no winter protection within its range. In unusually harsh winters, young plants may show slight bronzing or tip discoloration, but they quickly revive with spring growth.

Southern Red Cedar is generally tough, though ‘Fuzzy Wuzzy’ can experience a few manageable issues in overly humid or poorly drained conditions:

• Cedar Apple Rust: Bright orange, gelatinous galls appear on stems after spring rains. Remove infected twigs and avoid planting near apple or crabapple trees to reduce disease spread.
• Bagworms: Silk-covered cone-shaped bags attach to branches and cause defoliation as larvae feed. Hand-remove bags in winter or treat with Bt in early summer to break the life cycle.
• Spider Mites: Fine stippling, dull needles, and light webbing develop during hot, dry stretches. Increase humidity, rinse foliage, or apply horticultural oil to restore healthy color.
• Root Rot: Wilting and browning occur when soil remains saturated for long periods. Improve drainage, reduce irrigation, and avoid compacted soils to protect root health.
• Tip Blight: Browning at branch ends appears during prolonged humidity or fungal pressure. Remove damaged tips and improve airflow to discourage recurrence.